Liverpool edged Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday, extending their perfect start to the Premier League season thanks to a stunning late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian midfielder fired home in the 83rd minute, keeping the champions top of the table with three wins from three matches.
Arsenal, who had been defensively disciplined for much of the game, failed to capitalize on their chances and were punished late on. Jürgen Klopp praised his side’s resilience, calling the win “a massive statement” early in the campaign.
Brighton Comeback Piles Pressure On Guardiola
Elsewhere, Brighton delivered one of the shocks of the weekend, overturning a one-goal deficit to beat Manchester City 2-1. Despite Erling Haaland’s early strike, City faltered defensively, and Brajan Gruda’s late goal handed Pep Guardiola’s side their second successive league defeat.
The loss leaves City languishing mid-table, sparking early-season concerns over their form and depth, particularly with a challenging run of fixtures on the horizon.
Cherki Injury Deepens City’s Troubles
City’s woes were compounded with confirmation that new signing Rayan Cherki will miss up to two months after suffering a thigh injury. The French playmaker’s absence adds to Guardiola’s selection headaches ahead of upcoming clashes with Manchester United, Napoli, and Arsenal.
Ekitike Earns France Call-Up
In more positive news for Liverpool fans, forward Hugo Ekitike has received his first call-up to the French national team, rewarded for his early-season form. Ekitike’s rapid rise adds further depth to France’s attacking options ahead of international fixtures.
With Liverpool maintaining momentum and City stumbling, the Premier League title race is already showing signs of drama just weeks into the new season.
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